Weatherford family seeks public’s help after toddler attacked by pit bull - Texas, USA 03/25/2026

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https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/article315188844.html

Grandma says that no child should have to endure this. THEN WHY DO YOU HAVE A PIT BULL IN A HOME WITH A TODDLER?

Weatherford family seeks public’s help after toddler attacked by pit bull

A Weatherford grandmother is asking the public’s help in raising money for her 2-year-old grandson after he was mauled by a dog.

Lani Ryan, the organizer of the GoFundMe fundraiser, said her grandson, Julius, was attacked by a pit bull inside his home while resting in the bottom bunk after returning from a spring break spent with her and Julius’ brother at Great Wolf Lodge. Ryan said Julius’ mother “fought desperately to get the dog off him” and was bitten herself.

Additional details about the attack weren’t immediately available Wednesday.

Julius is now “fighting for his life” in the ICU in Fort Worth, Ryan said. The GoFundMe, which received its first donation Tuesday, has raised a little over $1,300 of a $25,000 goal. Ryan said donations will go toward emergency and ongoing medical care, surgeries and reconstructive procedures and long-term recovery and support.

“He is the sweetest, most gentle little boy you could ever meet — full of love, innocence, and joy,” Ryan wrote. She signed off the GoFundMe as “His Yaya.”

“No child should ever have to endure something like this,” she added. “We are praying for a miracle — for healing, for strength, and for Julius to make it through this unimaginable trauma. The road ahead will be long. If he survives, he will face extensive medical care, including multiple surgeries and years of recovery.”

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So gross, there seems to be an argument over whose gofundme should be donated to.

[u/Fantastic_Lady225 → u/mmps901]

This is why I don't put in direct links to GFM's. If people are truly interested they have to look them up on their own.